My Bookstore : Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop (Hardcover)

from dono421846

An inspiring collection of essays praising the independent bookstore. The individual pieces range from the philosophical,to the autobiographical, to the merely nice but platitudinous. But the overall effect reminds us that books are valuable, and the role of the non-chain bookstores is irreplacea...

from whitreidtan

I used to work at an independently owned bookstore. This was many years ago before I had kids. And as frustrating as that place could be (it cured me of wanting to own my own bookstore), there really was something magical about it. After I chose to stay home with my babies, we moved away from the...

from clue

This includes about 80 essays by writers on their favorite independent bookstores. Great reading if one of your favorite places on earth is a bookstore.

from SESchend

Interesting eclectic read of various writers and their favorite bookstores. A bit inside, to be sure, but interesting in how each person perceives the worth of a bookstore and what (s)he gets from it beyond just books.

from zmagic69

Whenever I travel to another city (I live in Denver) I always seek out a local bookstore. They are a great place to spend time and pick up books that I am unfamiliar with. If the store is unique in some way, this makes shopping there that much more enjoyable. I especially enjoy bookstores that ha...